China Is Confiscating Qurans And Prayer Mats
Extending its crackdown against ethnic minority Muslims in the north-western region of Xinjiang, Chinese authorities have asked families to hand-over all the religious items including…
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Trinidad Pilgrim Passes Away in Makkah
Shaheed Mohammed of Water Pipe Road, Cane Farm, Tacarigua passed away on September 5th, 2017, in Makka, Saudi Arabia. Shaheed completed the rites of Hajj…
UN SG, faith leaders launch Fez Plan of Action on religious violence
From 23 to 24 April 2015, Mr Adama Dieng, the United Nations General Secretary’s Special Adviser on the Prevention of Genocide, the Centre and the…
Jihad Is in the Bible
Acces original post in About Islam here DALLAS – As American Muslim activist Linda Sarsour faces increasing smear campaign over her use of the word…
The Ethics of Disagreement
This work, being an exposition of the higher principles and purposes of the Shari’ah, is intended to address opposing Islamic political parties. The author analyzes…
Islam: The Long Road to Understanding
When it comes to religion, I am a cheerfully godless individual. I believe that the broad arc of history bends towards both justice and mercy….
Caribbean Calling: Nourishing Communities of Faith
At the beginning of the blessed month of Rabi’al Awwal 1438, Shaykh Ahmad Saad Al-Azhari will visit the twin-island Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago….
Haj slowdown hits Saudi businesses
Saudi businesses catering to haj visitor have taken a hit this year as far fewer pilgrims arrive and those who come have less cash to…
SAUDIS ADD TO COSTS OF HAJJ AND UMRAH
JEDDAH – The Council of Ministers, chaired by Crown Prince Muhammad Bin Naif, Deputy Premier and Minister of Interior, on Monday took a series of…
What the utility of Islam is
It seems like I have a “fan”. My column attracts a critic who of late regularly posts his opinion on my offerings. I welcome all…